Which of the following is the definition of a gene? A. RNA that delivers amino acids to a ribosome during translation B. A unit of information encoded in the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA C. The RNA component of ribosomes D. RNA that carries a protein-building message

Which of the following is the definition of a gene? A. RNA that delivers amino acids to a ribosome during translation B. A unit of information encoded in the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA C. The RNA component of ribosomes D. RNA that carries a protein-building message

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Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter9: Molecular Biology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ: A promoter is ______. a. a specific sequence of DNA nucleotides b. a specific sequence of RNA...

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